Indian cricket fraternity expresses grief over Odisha train accident; offers condolences to victims’ families

As many as 280 people have been killed and over 900 have been injured in a horrific train derailment.

By Salman Anjum - 03 Jun, 2023

Over 250 people were killed and more than 900 people were injured in an accident involving three trains in Odisha's Balasore on Friday (June 2).

Two passenger trains — Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express— and a goods train were involved in the mishap that was triggered by a derailment.

The impact was so hard that coaches were lifted high into the air before they smashed onto the tracks. One coach was tossed on its roof. Seventeen coaches of the two trains were severely damaged.

Many passengers were still feared trapped in the overturned coaches and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is working to pull the bodies out.

The Railways Ministry has ordered an investigation into what may have caused the crash.

As soon as the unfortunate news came out, current and former Indian cricketers took to Twitter to express their grief and offer their deepest condolences to the victims’ families.

Here are the reactions:

Extremely sad hearing about this tragic train accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha.

Condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for quick recovery of those injured. https://t.co/9foYqHybNa
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 3, 2023

Extremely disheartening to learn about this very unfortunate accident in Odisha.
I pray for speedy recovery of the injured and offer my sincere condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. https://t.co/zVOr4EqZCD
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 3, 2023

Pained to know about railway accident in Odisha involving Coromandel express and another passenger train. Thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their near and dear ones. Appeal @RailMinIndia & Govt. of Odisha to rescue the passengers at the earliest.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 2, 2023

Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 3, 2023

Devastated by the loss of lives in Odisha. May god give strength to the families of victims. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured. Nation stands with you.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 3, 2023

Anguished by the tragic train accident in Odisha. Thoughts and prayers with all those affected ????
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) June 3, 2023

Praying for speedy recovery of the injured. My thoughts and prayers with everyone affected by this tragic incident. ????
— DK (@DineshKarthik) June 3, 2023

Sad to hear about the train accident in Odisha.
Praying for strength and peace to all the affected ????
— Ajinkya Rahane (@ajinkyarahane88) June 3, 2023

My heart goes out to all the families affected by the Odisha train accident. Praying for all the victims and families affected ????????????????
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) June 3, 2023

My thoughts are with the victims and their families of the train accident. Sending my deepest condolences and keeping them in my prayers.
— Smriti Mandhana (@mandhana_smriti) June 3, 2023

The visuals from the Balasore train accident are truly heart-wrenching. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families involved in this tragic accident. ????
— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) June 3, 2023

Heartbroken by the devastating Odisha train accident. Sending prayers and condolences to the families of the victims, and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. #OdishaTrain ????
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan) June 3, 2023

Heart wrenching news coming from Odisha. My thoughts and prayers for the families who lost their lives in this horrific train accident. #OdishaTrainTragedy
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 3, 2023

Very pained and anguished by the tragic train accident in Odisha.
Passenger safety must be prioritised. My heart goes out to the families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for smooth recovery of the injured.
— Venkatesh Prasad (@venkateshprasad) June 3, 2023

Deeply saddened to learn about the devastating train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers are with the families who have lost their dear ones, and I hope the injured make a full recovery. #OdishaTrainTragedy
— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) June 3, 2023

Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident ????
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) June 3, 2023

My heart goes out to all the victims and their families affected by the tragic #TrainAccident in Balasore.

Sending my deepest condolences and prayers during this difficult time ????
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) June 3, 2023

Heart goes out to the affected people and their families. ???? Om Shanti pic.twitter.com/PHqwQlfy5U
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) June 3, 2023

Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Odisha. My heart goes out to the victims and their families, who are enduring unimaginable pain and loss. Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May the injured find strength and recover swiftly ????
— Suresh Raina???????? (@ImRaina) June 3, 2023

My heart goes out to each and everyone affected by the train accident in Odisha.

May God give strength to the grieving families & wishing a swift recovery to those injured.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 3, 2023

By Salman Anjum - 03 Jun, 2023

Indian cricket fraternity expresses grief over Odisha train accident; offers condolences to victims’ families

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